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Betty Andreasson Abduction

Betty Andreasson reported being taken aboard a UFO by small grey beings while her family was placed in suspended animation. Her detailed account, recovered through hypnosis, became a classic abduction case.

January 25, 1967
South Ashburnham, Massachusetts, USA
7+ witnesses

The Betty Andreasson Abduction

On January 25, 1967, Betty Andreasson of South Ashburnham, Massachusetts reportedly experienced one of the most detailed and lengthy alien abduction encounters on record. Her account, recovered through hypnotic regression beginning in 1977, revealed an extraordinary experience involving small grey beings and a journey aboard their craft.

The Witness

Betty Andreasson:

  • Devout Christian
  • Mother of seven
  • 30 years old
  • No UFO interest prior
  • Consistent account

The Evening

January 25, 1967:

  • Lights flickered
  • Bright light outside
  • Family present
  • Power seemed affected
  • Strange atmosphere

The Beings

Through the door came:

  • Small entities
  • Four feet tall
  • Grey skin
  • Large heads
  • Large wrap-around eyes

The Family

During the encounter:

  • Family placed in stasis
  • Frozen in place
  • Unable to move
  • Time manipulation
  • Only Betty taken

The Examination

Betty reported:

  • Taken outside
  • Aboard craft
  • Medical procedures
  • Strange instruments
  • Communication telepathic

The Leader

One being called Quazgaa:

  • Led the group
  • Communicated with Betty
  • Peaceful intentions expressed
  • Spiritual messages
  • Complex interaction

The Journey

Betty described:

  • Travel through realms
  • Strange environments
  • Light beings
  • Spiritual experience
  • Religious overtones

The Recovery

Memories emerged:

  • Through hypnotic regression
  • Starting 1977
  • Multiple sessions
  • Consistent details
  • Extensive documentation

The Investigation

Dr. J. Allen Hynek involved:

  • Polygraph administered
  • Betty passed
  • Character witnesses
  • No motive found
  • Genuine experience suggested

The Book

“The Andreasson Affair”:

  • Raymond Fowler authored
  • 1979 publication
  • Detailed account
  • Multiple volumes followed
  • Case documented

Physical Evidence

Betty reported:

  • Scoop mark left
  • On her body
  • Subsequent examinations
  • Anomalies found
  • Typical of abductees

Subsequent Experiences

Betty later reported:

  • Multiple encounters
  • Ongoing contact
  • Husband Bob Luca
  • Also experienced events
  • Lifetime pattern

Significance

The Andreasson case is significant for:

  • Extreme detail
  • Religious elements
  • Hypnotic regression documentation
  • Family involvement
  • Extended investigation

Legacy

The Betty Andreasson abduction became one of the most thoroughly documented cases in abduction research. The spiritual elements, the detailed hypnotic sessions, and the ongoing investigations make it a unique and influential case.